Born in Franca, Brazil, the 22-year old first joined the São Paulo youth system
in 2003. Known simply as Jackson, he made his professional debut for São Paulo
against Fluminense in a 1-1 draw at Estádio do Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil on October 13, 2007.

“Having played for São Paulo’s first team, Jackson brings youthful experience
to FC Dallas,” Gorman said. “Adding a player to our roster who has had
senior-level experience in a Brazilian first division is an enormous
opportunity for us. He is a wonderful individual, a good human being and he
fits the mold of the type of player we want wearing the FC Dallas colors.”

Since signing with São Paulo, Jackson has been on loan with several Brazilian
clubs including: Uberaba Sport Club (2008), Mogi Mirim (2009), São Caetano
(2009) and Botafogo-SP (2010). Jackson was also on trial with FC Dallas earlier
this season. He played 90 minutes in an exhibition match with USL Premier
Development League side West Texas United Sockers on June 9.

“He is an excellent flank player and everything you’d expect from a Brazilian,”
Gorman said. “He is very quick both physically and mentally. He is also very
good at getting crosses in and he is not afraid to shoot.”

Jackson traveled to Washington, D.C. with the team this weekend and is
eligible to play in Saturday's game at DC United.